About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Are you the kind of person who can instantly spot the difference between a good marble install and a truly exceptional one? If so, you might be exactly who we’re looking for. Our team is after a seasoned Marble & Granite Foreman—someone who knows their Calacatta from their Carrara and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves onsite. This is more than just a foreman gig; it’s a chance to help shape world-class interiors, nurture a hardworking crew, and see your leadership reflected in polished stone across landmark projects.
About the Company
We’re a well-established marble, granite, and building materials supply and installation specialist, known for delivering standout surfaces in some of the city’s most impressive spaces. Think hotel lobbies that stop people in their tracks and luxury residences where every countertop and wall panel tells a story. Our culture? It’s hands-on, supportive, and rooted in craftsmanship. Fridays often end with chai and a laugh, while each project kicks off with a fresh burst of team spirit and pride in what we build together.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Oversee day-to-day marble, granite, and stone installation at project sites, ensuring top-quality finishes every time
- Direct and motivate a diverse team of skilled laborers and installers—think both encouragement and a steady hand
- Interpret architectural drawings and turn them into beautifully realized surfaces, per specs and deadlines
- Liaise with project managers, clients, and other trades to smooth out the wrinkles before they become headaches
- Keep a sharp eye on materials usage and site safety—your team’s wellbeing and project budgets both matter
- Troubleshoot on-site challenges (misaligned slab? No problem—you’ve seen it all before)
- Support continuous improvement by training junior staff in stone installation best practices
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Solid experience (minimum 3–5 years) supervising marble and granite installation on active construction sites
- Ability to read and work from architectural drawings and technical specifications
- Strong team management skills, especially with multi-cultural crews
- Clear communication—in Hindi/Urdu and basic English
- Keen attention to finish quality and jobsite safety
Nice-to-Haves:
- Previous experience in the GCC construction market
- Familiarity with modern installation techniques and tools for marble and granite
- A knack for problem-solving unique on-site challenges
Not sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway—there’s always room for passionate team players!
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
- Accommodation, transportation, and visa support for expat staff
- Consistent pipeline of challenging projects—no two days or sites are ever quite alike
- Supportive team that celebrates wins and learns from every jobsite twist
- Opportunity for skills development and promotion for stand-out performers
We build our reputation on the quality of our work and the strength of our team. If you’re ready to leave your mark (literally!) on some of the city’s finest spaces, you’ll fit right in with us.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your process for ensuring that marble and granite installations meet both the project’s technical specifications and the highest standards of finish quality?
- How do you interpret and communicate detailed architectural drawings to your team, especially when dealing with complex design elements or tight deadlines?
- Describe a particularly challenging installation problem you've faced onsite (such as misaligned slabs or unexpected material issues). How did you resolve it, and what was the outcome?
- What strategies do you use to keep your crew motivated and focused, especially when working with team members from different cultural backgrounds?
- In your previous roles, how did you keep track of material usage and ensure minimal waste on-site?
- Tell us about a time when you had to coordinate with project managers, clients, or other trades to address a potential conflict or delay. What steps did you take to keep the project on track?
- What modern tools, machinery, or installation techniques have you found particularly useful in marble and granite installation, and why?
- How do you maintain a strong safety culture on your sites, and can you share an example of when this approach prevented an accident or issue?
- Describe an instance when you trained a junior installer on best practices. How did you ensure they learned effectively?
- How would you handle a situation where a client is dissatisfied with the finish quality of a completed marble installation?
- What motivates you to maintain high standards on every project, even when deadlines are tight or conditions are challenging?
- How do you adapt when site plans or specifications change at the last minute?
- We value a culture of both feedback and fun. Can you share how you contribute to positive team spirit even during high-pressure jobs?
- Why do you want to be a foreman with our company, and what excites you most about shaping interior spaces with your leadership?